Approval for Moderna booster is expected “soon”:

CDC issues booster guildelines for Pfizer COVID vaccine, with Moderna and J&J next. What to know - CNET

Moderna booster shot
 

My wife received her Moderna booster shot from Mayo, she is immunocompromised, I got mine from the VA after receiving a call from them to schedule an appointment. I also have immune system issues

All of this speculation about the Modern vaccine as well as testimony by many they've already received the booster goes to show this isn't a very organized or "official" undertaking. No one seems to know what's going on, doctor's are instructing patients to get boosters, pharmacies are giving boosters to the public even though they don't have authorization yet from the CDC/FDA because they don't want to throw away vaccines, etc. It's very disturbing. The CDC just overrode the FDA's recommendation for the Pfizer booster for only 65 and over and immune-compromised but that just happened a couple of days ago, yet I'm reading people have been getting boosters for weeks now.

They either lied to the pharmacist, or the pharmacist is not following the guidelines...

SCIENCE!

Moderna itself hasn't said you need a booster, unless you're immunocompromised...

Actually, I had an appointment with my PCP for this past week which I cancelled. When I saw the news report (that I spoke of in my OP) on the NBC nightly news with Lester then saw the same report by Nora on CBS, I decided to cancel my appointment. I'll wait for the Moderna vaccine booster to have EUA for the general population. I'll be happy to wait my turn and get my booster when the general population is given the OK to do so.

The NY Times morning report said that the FDA is still REVIEWING the Moderna booster. J and J has not yet sent in an application to the FDA. And yes, many people on this forum have said that they have received some Pfizer and Moderna 3rd shote........some talked THEIR Doctor into giving it to them........and some just went into a drug chain and got them by lying - cheap shot ( pun intended) con artists!

I'm not able to read the entire article (pay wall?). What does it say?

Thank you for posting this article dated September 25, 2021. The following is an excerpt and is exactly what I heard reported on NBC's Lester Holt and CBS's Nora O'Donnell......

The CDC decision applies just to those vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine and not for those who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. A booster recommendation for those two vaccines is expected in the coming weeks, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said on Friday.

Let me go one step further. All these providers (physicians and pharmacies) who are administering the third shots of Moderna (AKA boosters by some) are just not listening to or following the guidance of the CDC. Am I understanding that correctly???

Both my wife and I had 3rd shot of Moderna at Publix. We signed up and made an appointment. We are both in our 70’s. We did not lie, as some seem to think is necessary in order to get the shot.

Oops. Duplicate post.

Yes, you are!

I got my booster yesterday. I decided to go to my dr. Because I always feel that as a medical professional they are up to date. We’ll, I received Pfizer #2 in Feb. Understanding that Pfizer is the only one authorized, I schedule an appointment. Go in, give them my card, get the shot and pick up my card. Then I see that I received MODERNA. I told the aide my two shot vaccination was Pfizer. She tells me not to worry, they’re the same, they’re only giving Moderna. ������ now I’m hoping I don’t pee green or glow in the dark.

Tell Publix.

Wow, this is a total sh*tshow! Why would the pharmacies/doctors be so eager to give boosters? Are they remunerated/getting kickbacks in some way for using up all their vaccines?

Welp, I guess you can't say Florida is anti-vaccine. Everyone seems to be all about it this time around.

Just to be one the safe side, why not go ahead and get the Pfizer booster also?:clap2:

Just kidding. Had to add that caveat since some will ultimately take the statement seriously.

Re: mixing vaccines

Several countries, including Canada and Israel are mixing vaccines.

There is no single, authoritative agency worldwide with the answer.

Some studies even state that the Moderna is more effective than Pfizer.

Sorry to hear this. No, they are not the same. They are both mRNA vaccines but seems Moderna is coming out ahead of Pfizer with real life efficiency of the vaccine.

Your mishap is the reason why I verified with the person giving me my second shot that the vaccine was Moderna , BEFORE my injection was administered to me. I will verify again when I get my third shot and make sure it is Moderna before the injection is given to me.

More info about mixing vaccines
 

Not going anywhere, too many people refuse to participate.

And a lot of things NOT good for your body are not FDA approved for that very reason.....

Incorrect statement. NOT going anywhere because it has crossed the boundaries of human/animal transmission. Since so many animals have proven to be COVID positive, you will NEVER be able to vaccinate humans into immunity. The ONLY way vaccination would work is IF it were only human transmitted disease, which it is NOT. USDA APHIS | SARS-CoV-2 in Animals in the United States

I've been saying that over, and over, and over again....

Well, 1... They're not the same...

And 2... No, it shouldn't hurt you at all...

But once again, SCIENCE!

And people can't understand why there are people who don't trust what the Government is telling them...

My 2 cents...... the government jumped the gun and misspoke. Wishful thinking made them do it.

Whose definition?

If you have to ask... :icon_wink:

There is a difference in Third Dose and Booster Dose
 

Third doses of both shots were approved for people who were immunocompromised. These were specified not as boosters but as necessary in the series of first dose for people who were not building the full antibodies due to medical conditions (HIV, Cancer treatments, RA treatments, etc.) All of these treatments shut down your natural immunities in order to all the drugs to come in and kill these diseases.

Now comes the booster shot. Pfizer applied for and got approval for booster shots for people whose antibodies start waning. The CDC only recommended the BOOSTER shot for people 65 and older. Yes, it is exactly the same shot that those receiving a 3rd shot are getting but there is a distinction about why people are receiving it.

Moderna has not yet applied for approval for the booster dose. 3rd shot doses are approved.

If anyone is getting the 3rd shot of Moderna right now it is because they are attesting that they are immunocompromised individuals and meet the criteria.

You don’t have to lie. Most doctors and Publix will give you a Moderna 3rd shot if you’re 65+ and at least 6 months past your 2nd shot. These seem to be the minimum qualifications for the 3rd Moderna shot. You don’t have to “talk” anyone into anything. I resent your calling those of us you met those qualifications and got the shot liars and con artists!

IMHO, I wouldn't call it "lying" but confusion on the provider's parts and also the general public regarding the Moderna third vaccine shot for the general public over the age of 65 and NOT immunocompromised. This is getting complicated. People need simplicity and this has become anything but simple.

Got mine a week ago at CVS in target applied on CVS website

Since the beginning of COVID, I sought out advice from my physician and people in the field of medicine rather than follow CDC! It would be best to contact your doctor than listen to Fauci because he’s a political junkie IMHO! Just my two cents! As of this writing, this is what I found at Moderna website which another go to for me over MSM and NIH and CDC! Moderna Announces Positive Initial Booster Data Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern | Moderna, Inc.

Well either the pharmacists are not following protocol, or people are lying about their immunosuppressed status... Pick one...

They are all fake news.

Back in August we had several in the administration declaring that boosters would be available starting in September. Since then there have been discussions, pro and con. Some focused on fairness - should those vaccines go to other countries? To unvaccinated? Others were worried whether EAU was issued. Still more are still concerned about the trials underway.

We did not get, we did not lie. We simply asked about the flu vaccine and getting a booster. We were not pushed or tricked into getting either. It was explained to us that both were available if we wanted them. Only caution was to not take them together, and suggestion was to get COVID vaccine first, and then wait at least 2 weeks before getting a flu shot.

As mentioned previously, we got the 1st and 2nd back in early Jan and Feb 2021. Me no reaction to either. Wife slightly tired and a sore arm for a day or 2 after the 2nd.

For the 3rd, no reaction for me, slightly tired for my wife.

I am happy this 3rd shot was available. It wasn't forced on us. We made a personal choice.

For those concerned, or confused, no one is forcing anyone to get that booster.

For those that got a booster, or 3rd shot willingly, that may be better than the pharmacies and clinics having to worry about vaccines about to expire.

I'm happy that Villages Health planned ahead, and ordered vaccines in preparation for a Sept 20th rollout. I'm glad the CDC sliced thru the rhetoric, and made a recommendation back in August 2021.

Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC

Or, the pharmacists are coaching people to lie...

My golfing buddy went to his local CVS (here in MD) and was told "We're only supposed to give this to immunosuppressed people. All you have to do is attest you're immunosuppressed and you're good to go!"

Follow the money. Who is getting rich, or should I say richer from this?

Then there will be the 4th, 5th and so on.

Publix in almost all locations will give moderna 3rd vaccine shot/booster with or without online appointment except weekends do require apppomgments.
You fill out form and get it and barely wait. They will update your card.
We got ours at Southern Trace. We have a friend who
Originally had Pfizer and she got Moderna booster at Publix as well.
They also have booster combined with flu shot
But recommended I wait a couple weeks between shots instead.
Not discussing CDC/FDA, personal or political issues; just discussing facts of getting 3rd dose in The Villages.